Technology Course of Study First Grade

Technology Operations and Concepts

1. Use accurate terminology related to technology.
l Use appropriate terminology related to technology.
TekMom's Terminology Definitions

ABC computer terminology powerpoint
2. Identify basic parts of various technology systems.
l Identify technology related equipment such as computers, interactive pads, interactive whiteboards, document cameras, data projectors, VCR/DVD players, sound systems, microphones, cell phones, digital cameras, laptops, printers, and mp3 players.
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Basic Parts of the Computer


3. Name input and output devices.
l Understand that information can go in and out of technology systems.
l Name input and output devices.
Input and Output Devices - Video


4. Observe a correct posture while using a technology system. (same as ergonomics for 3rd)
l Distinguish between correct posture and incorrect posture when using a computer.
l Understand that there are specific finger positions used when selecting a letter, number, or symbol on the keyboard.
Correct Posture - Beginning Keyboarding

Primary Keyboarding Skills

5. Use input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols.
l Find the location of each letter on the keyboard.
l Use the input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols into the computer.
Typing tutorial
Dance Mat Typing
6. Use special functions of input devices.
l Use special function keys to capital letters, delete letters, backspace, space forward (spacebar), end a line (enter) and how to log in to various programs and/or network.

7. Identify storage media.
l Understand that there are various locations available to save digital information.
l Identify local hard drive, flash/thumb drive, memory card, network drives (Shared drive), external drive, CD and DVD drive, and/or DVD and DVD drive.
l Differentiate between internal and external storage.

8. Understand appropriate use and care of storage media.
l Know the importance of removing media safely.
l Understand how to insert/connect and remove storage media safely such as digital cameras, flash drives, etc.


9. Demonstrate appropriate use and care of storage media (CDs, flash drives, external hard drives, digital cameras, etc.)
l Demonstrate how to remove storage media properly.

10. Demonstrate care of digital equipment.
l Learn how to properly take care of digital equipment and media.
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11. Identify applications and operations of various technology software/operating systems.
l Identify parts of the tool bar used to open, close, and save a file for word processing software and/or multimedia software.
My First PowerPoint Presentation


Digital Citizenship

12. Identify safe and responsible ways to use technology systems, the Internet including but not limited to social/professional networking, curriculum tools, and applications.
l Identify ways technology and applications can be used safely and responsibly.
NetSmartzKids

13. Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology.
l Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology.

14. Distinguish between ethical and unethical uses of others’s work (do not copy or manipulate other people’s work).
l Define plagiarism.
Gadsden City Schools' Curriculum/Instructional Resources Page


Research and Information Fluency

15. Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, visualize, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas.

l Retrieve information from digital sources.
l Use a variety of digital sources when collecting information such as online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, web searches, etc. (AVL)
Google Custom SearchCreate a custom search.
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16. Evaluate accuracy of digital content.
l Understand that some digital sources do not provide accurate information.

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

17. Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.
l Collaboratively use the Internet to communicate with individuals and groups using sources such as blogs, wikis, email, or other forms of digital communication tools.

Creativity and Innovation

18. Produce digital work collaboratively.
l Work collaboratively to produce digital products, such as PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and interactive pad/whiteboard documents.
PowerPoint Picture Book Templates


Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

19. Identify digital tools for solving problems.
l Identify digital tools for solving problems.

Creativity and Innovation

20. Design original works using digital works.
l Use programs and equipment to design original work.